[GeoStL] Re: Question for Garmin eTrex users

Pretty much so. The antenna lies flat under the upper part of the etrex,
under the "globe", so that would give it the maximum view of the
sky/satellites. It still won't guarantee a lock under tree cover, but it
gives it a better chance.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Konopacki" <konopapw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:04 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Question for Garmin eTrex users


> "I did have some trouble keeping a satelite lock til I
> read a post that said if you hold it horizontaly it tends
> to lock in better. Since then I've kept my lock in the
> woods no problem."
>
> True statement?
>
>
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